DIY

Mar 30, 20213 min read

DIY Modern Planters - Easy

These planters were so much fun to make and the build only took a couple of hours per planter. It's a great weekend project, and a very...

Jan 6, 20213 min read

DIY Display Shelves - Easy

This little project made a huge impact on the look of my living room. I wanted to keep my shelves small, but you can adjust my...

Jan 5, 20211 min read

2020 Year in Review

My first year with the blog was a BIG one! I found out that I had a passion for making things when I lost my job and we were all...

Dec 17, 20205 min read

DIY Modern Cedar Address Sign - Easy

I love this project! This is an inexpensive and easy way to add serious curb appeal to your home. I have made quite a few of these...

Nov 18, 20203 min read

DIY Frame for a Large Canvas-Moderate

This was such a fun project, and one that really scratched my itch for perfection. :) I loved the challenge of getting those corners...

Oct 20, 20202 min read

DIY Farmhouse Table - Moderate

I love this table so much for a few reasons: It was the first piece of furniture I ever built, it unlocked a passion inside of me I...

Oct 16, 20204 min read

Patio Makeover: How To Stain Concrete

Staining your concrete slab or pavers is a cheap and easy way to make a dramatic difference in the look of your patio! I added new...

Oct 5, 20203 min read

Upcycled Wood Candle Holder - Easy

I was walking my dog, Burt, the other night, and found some old, Cedar fence posts on my neighbor's curb. Scrap wood was the last thing...

Sep 25, 20205 min read

Patio Makeover: How to Make Concrete

First, it's important you know that I am making these videos and writing this blog because I want to share what I have learned, through...

Sep 19, 20204 min read

DIY Patio Sectional - Easy

I absolutely LOVE this patio furniture because it's comfortable, it looks great, and I can reconfigure it! I got the plans from Ana...

Aug 22, 20202 min read

Painting A Fireplace

Painting a fireplace is a great, cheap way to update your space! If you are like me, and have a small living room, a bright, white...

Aug 22, 20202 min read

Bondo and Me: A Love Affair

I bought a house built in 1987. I absolutely love my house and all the character that comes along with age, but like me, sometimes it...

Apr 10, 20204 min read

It's a shiplap tutorial!

I am so grateful to the previous owners of my new home for leaving me with a blank canvas, because I have BIG plans! I like separate...